Description

Trimethylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key intermediate and reagent in chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a methylation agent and as a source of the trimethylamine moiety in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A crucial intermediate in the manufacture of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including choline derivatives and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent and a precursor for synthesizing other trimethylamine derivatives and ionic liquids.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory settings as a buffer component and a reagent in enzymatic and metabolic studies.
• Surfactant & Polymer Industry: Acts as a raw material for producing certain cationic surfactants and specialty polymers.
• Water Treatment: Utilized in the formulation of certain biocides and corrosion inhibitors for industrial water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	593-81-7
Molecular Formula	C3H9N·HCl
Molecular Weight	95.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethylammonium Chloride; TMA·HCl; N,N,N-Trimethylamine Hydrochloride; Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; TMAH; Trimethylamine HCl; (CH3)3N·HCl; Me3N·HCl
EINECS	209-810-2

Quality Control

Our Trimethylamine Hydrochloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.